Inell Alexander (Gaines)

On Wednesday, January 24th, at home, our beloved mother won the victory and is now in the presence of our Lord. Inell Gaines Alexander was born the 8th of February, 1924, in Edison, Georgia, Calhoun County, from the union of John Gaines and Mary Barnes. Inell was introduced to Christ at an early age, accepted Jesus as her Lord and savior, and joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shellman, Georgia. She received her education in Calhoun County. Her life’s journey took her from the town of Shellman to the state of Delaware. There, she resided until she was called from labor to rewards. Inell was gainfully employed at the Draper King Cole company in Milton, Delaware, and later years at the Doxsee Seafood Plant in Lewes, Delaware. At the Doxsee factory, she was a machinist who was constantly using her hands. She loved using her hands, therefore, upon her retirement, she extended that use to her hobby and interest in gardening. She was so engrossed and creative in her gardening, that her yard became a beautiful display, and many would ride by her home just to enjoy the scenery. The town of Milton was appreciative of and excited by the variety of flowers that she grew and made her the recipient of several awards from the town for gardening. She also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. The crossword puzzles enhanced her skills and kept her mind sharp. As much as she enjoyed both of those things, Inell’s family and friends were her main source of her joy. It was Inell’s desire to encourage and instruct her children on life’s journey and she emphasized how essential it was to get an education. She believed it would open the doors to many opportunities for them and create independency. Inell’s face would illuminate when she was told that someone in the family had excelled in any capacity. In addition to Inell’s parents, she was preceded in death by her husband , Willie Mercer Alexander, Sr.; son Johnny Lee Harris; sister Mary Gaines; and two brothers, John Gaines, Jr., & Leroy Gaines. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her four children, Willie Alexander, Jr.(Mary) of Ellendale, Delaware, Mary Alexander Ricks (Herman) of Silver Spring, Maryland, Nellie Alexander of Milton, Delaware & Leroy Alexander of Ellendale, Delaware; two stepdaughters, Mary Green (Blanch), Jacksonville, Florida, Earlie Mae Weathersby of Milton, Delaware, Mary Lilly of Dothan, Alabama; special friends, Marjorie Gilbert of Milton, Delaware, and Lucy Reynold of Georgetown, Delaware; 32 Grandchildren; 28 greatgrandchildren; 10 great-great grand; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Inell Alexander (Gaines), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Inell Alexander (Gaines)

February 8, 1924 - January 24, 2018